Love the Lord your God

God, obedience is a way I can show my faith in You. Teach me how to be more obedient. Fill my heart with the perfect love You’ve shown me. Teach me what it looks like to offer every part of myself—heart, soul, and strength—to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Honor your father and mother

God, thank You for being a good Father to me. Today, please show me how to honor You by honoring the people You’ve placed in my life. Show me how to selflessly serve others, and give me opportunities to encourage both the parents and kids You’ve placed in my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A light to the world

Jesus, thank You for being the light of the world, and for giving us hope for an eternal relationship and life with You. Thank You for allowing me to represent You on earth, and for giving me the Holy Spirit to help me live a life that honors You. Each day, help me be a light in the darkness and draw others closer to You. Amen.

Love each other

God, I thank you for the amazing love that You have shown me. I pray that I can love others in my life in that same way. Please help me by Your Spirit to prioritize people in my life, serve those who are in need, and share the love of Jesus with those who haven't heard. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Blessed are the peacemakers

God, please help me to live at peace with others. Even when people hurt, hated, and mocked You—You still showed them love and mercy. And You invite me to experience and share Your perfect peace. So please transform the ways I think and act. Make me eager to spread peace instead of fear, and love instead of hate. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God is my refuge

God, I place my hope in You. Every word from You proves true. Your Word shows that You’ll never leave me, You’ll fight for me, and You’ll protect me. So when I’m afraid or overwhelmed, I will not lose heart. I will remember Your promises and run to You. You are my refuge and strength—the One in whom I trust. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Be led by God

God, thank You that You are the same God that led the Israelites. You are with me! You never forsake me. I can face any challenge without fear. I submit my life to Your will. I know You will lead me where you want me to go. Thank You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Trust Jesus in the storm

Jesus, thank You that You are with me wherever I go! Whatever storm I face, You are with me. You are not afraid. I can face every storm with peace and confidence because of the simple fact that You care about me. Thank You. In Your name I pray, Amen.

Thankful

God, You are worthy of all my praise! When I am weak, You carry me. When I am overwhelmed, You support me. My burdens are not unknown to You. Thank You for never requiring me to bear hardships alone. Thank You for letting me bring them to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Reliance

God, thank You for using me despite my weaknesses. I often find it difficult to be joyful when life brings pain and hardship. Give me eyes to see You at work, even when I am anxious. I want to fully rely on You. Help me lean into Your strength. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Humility

Jesus, You have shown me what true humility looks like by giving up Your life for my sake. Today, as I interact with other people, help me to consider others before myself. And help me to do this not from a place of insecurity—but because I know who I am and I love who You are. Amen.

A Changed Life

God, thank You for loving me. Please shape my heart. Teach me how to act in a way that honors You. Remove any patterns of behavior in my life that displease You, and replace them with characteristics that reflect You and Your love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Put others first

Jesus, You show me what true humility looks like. You gave up everything to serve and save us. It’s Your humble sacrifice that paved a way for me to experience fresh life. Thank You! Today, please replace pride with humility, and selfishness with selflessness. Change the way I think and act, and teach me to put others first in a healthy way that honors You. Amen.

Live differently

God, thank You for sending Your Son so I can experience mercy and grace instead of condemnation. Thank You for erasing my past. Please help me to see myself the way You see me: whole, loved, and set apart for Your glory. Shape the way I think, and draw me close to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Peace

God, thank You for Your promise of peace. I may face uncertain and frightening things in this life, but I know You are bigger than my problems. As I walk with You today, help me to remember that no matter what I encounter, You are good. You promise to always be with me—and that brings me peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Unity

God, You alone can unite Your children. You make sinful hearts clean. You make broken families whole. You make divided nations return to You. Help me remember Your power to unite and Your will for togetherness. Mend the divisions You see in me, and mend the divisions You see in the world. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Focus on God

God, sometimes it’s hard to focus my mind on good things. But I know You are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy—and I am grateful I can focus my mind on You at all times. When I go through challenging situations, please remind me of Your goodness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A gracious heart

God, when I come to You with humility, You never hold my mistakes against me. Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, all my mistakes are paid for. I never want to cheapen Your gracious gift by refusing to show mercy or kindness to others. So please remove any hurt or devision from my heart, and show me where I need to do good to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Unity

God, You know how much division there is in this world. I pray Your Church will be an example of the unity only Your love can bring. Help me foster unity in every environment I step into, seeking to understand and keeping my focus on Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Walk with Jesus

God, You gave us Your Son, the light of the world. Give me the courage and strength of character to follow Jesus unconditionally. Regardless of the trials or temptations I face, I want to walk with Him. I want to experience a personal relationship with Him. I want Jesus to be the one I pursue above all else. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

My God, My Creator

God, when I think about the vastness of the universe, I am amazed that You chose to create us. Your creativity is beautiful, Your power is magnificent, and Your love for Your children is intentional. Thank You for thinking of me since the beginning of time—and for saving me by sacrificing Your only Son. I love You, Lord. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Surrender

God, I surrender my life to You. You can have it all—every thought, action, behavior, and desire. I want You to be glorified through me. So here I am, Lord. I surrender my life to You. Take all that I am, and use it for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Pleasing God

God, thank You for loving me even when I get caught up in pleasing others. Sometimes I get so focused on what the world thinks that I forget I am not made for this world. Please refocus my heart and guide me to live for You—even if society tells me otherwise. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Fighting worry

God, worrying comes so easily to me. But I want to let go of things outside my control. Teach me to turn my worries into worship. Fill my thoughts with Your peace. I give all my anxiety to You! Guide me as I choose to live in the present, and make the most of each moment. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Good work

God, thank You for using an ordinary person like me for Your glory. You chose me before the beginning of time. I believe You have a unique plan and purpose for my life. Work in and through me today. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Open eyes

God, You are an unlimited God. There is nothing that is too hard for you, and there's nothing you cannot do. Lord, help me to understand the areas in my life where I can use the resources you gave me to help others. Help me be a light to others. In Jesus Name, Amen

Embracing Who I Am

God, thank You for intricately forming me. Rid my mind of any self-doubt and discontentment. I am Your unique design. I am known. I am a fearfully and wonderfully made masterpiece! Teach me to fully embrace this truth and rest confidently in You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Son of God

Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God. Thank You for allowing me to serve You and have a close relationship with You. I am constantly in awe of Your goodness and love for Your people. Help me each day to live a life that honors You and draws others closer to You. 

Amen.

Patience in trouble

God, I am grateful for all the plans You have made for my life. Because You are in control, I can place my hope in You even when I face trouble. Going forward, please help me to have honest conversations with You when my future feels unclear. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Courage to love

God, it can be difficult to love those who have mistreated me, but I know You love them—so I want to love them too. Encourage me to pray for those I am too hurt to be around. Give me the courage to go out of my way and to be kind to those who are unkind. And provide me with the strength I need to forgive them. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

By His wounds

Jesus, thank You for forgiveness from my sins. For righteousness through faith. For healing. The only way was through Your sacrifice on the cross. You gave everything so I could be made whole and have life with You. Thank You! Help me live with that truth as the foundation of everything I am and do. In Your name I pray, Amen.

By faith

God, I am not ashamed of the Gospel. I am so grateful for Your love for me, and I want to share Your goodness with the world. Help me to be bold in my faith, to love others well, and to live a life that honors You. Guide me as I walk with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Hope and Justice

God, You put the thirst and hunger for righteousness in my heart, and You alone can satisfy it. Please help me to hold onto the hope that You offer, and to show Your love to everyone. Give me the patience to endure an imperfect world as I wait for You to come back and make all things right. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God is generous

God, You are so generous. I can never outgive you! You are the Giver of every good thing. Thank You. Help me to have a heart of generosity that reflects Your heart. Thank You for inviting me to trust You with everything I have. It’s all Yours. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Put into practice

God, thank You for teaching me through Your Word. And thank You for placing people in my life that inspire me to draw close to You. As I go about my day, please surround me with opportunities to learn more about You, and apply what I learn. Let me be on the lookout for ways to deepen my relationship with You, and the people You love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Lord is close

Father God, You are always near, but today I am inviting You to come close to me. Show me how near You are. Here are my burdens—please take them. I am tired of pretending that I can carry them. Remove my fears and replace any heaviness in my life with Your relentless love. Come close to me as I come close to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Jesus is Lord

Jesus, I believe that You are God and Savior of the world. I believe that our Heavenly Father God raised You from the dead, and I know that You can save me. I believe that You are king and lord over the entire earth, and I want to surrender my whole life to You. You alone can save me, and You alone are worth following. So please take my life—and give me Yours. Amen.

Hope for the future

God, I know You have a plan for my life, and that You want to bless me. Help me lean into that promise! Sometimes it is hard to see past my present struggles. Thank You for loving me even when I have doubts and fears. Fill me with Your hope and peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Send me

God, thank You that I am able to be in Your presence. I want to surrender my life to You each day—to go where You want me to go. I say “yes” to whatever task You have for me, Lord. I’m ready. I'm willing. I’m listening. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Surrender yourself to God

God, I want my life to be lived for Your glory. In moments where it is difficult for me to surrender my plans to You, please help me to focus on Your vision for the future. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

That we can have life

God, I pray against all the distractions of the enemy. I know that true joy and satisfaction can only be found in You—the giver of life. Help me as I face daily attacks on my time, attention, and energy. Empty my life of any lies and false securities. I trust Your way. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Gratitude for life

God, thank You for the life that You've given me. While I know life isn't always easy, I do know that living my life for You is worth every second I have. While it can be scary to think about death, I rest knowing that You defeated death on the cross and You made a way for me to live forever with You. Thank You! In Jesus' name, Amen.

Taste and see

Father God, You are so good to me! I don’t have to look very far to see evidence of Your goodness in my life. Even in the midst of hard situations, You show Yourself faithful, just, ever-present, and trustworthy. I have seen that You are good because I have cried out to You for help, and You have saved me. Blessed be Your name! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God's plan is better

God, sometimes it’s hard to surrender my life to You. I make the mistake of thinking my plans are better than Yours. I know Your purpose for me is much greater than I can imagine, so I want to release all control to You. I invite You into my decision-making. I trust You to lead my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Live by the Spirit

God, thank You for giving me Your Holy Spirit and for making a way for me to live by Your Spirit. You are so kind to bless me with Your presence. I don’t want to take that for granted. So, starting today, please teach me how to live in step with You. Give me confidence, boldness, and discernment as I seek to follow You wholeheartedly. 

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A new nature

God, thank You for giving me a new nature. Because of Jesus, I can know You personally and draw close to You daily. I don’t want to take this for granted, so today I surrender the desires that pull me away from You. Align my will with Your will so that the fruit of Your Spirit will be clear in my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Fruit of the Spirit

God, from Your love I can experience the fruit of Your Spirit. These fruits are a natural outpouring of knowing You and Your love. Help me to be more joyful, peaceful, patient, kind, good, and faithful. Deepen my relationship with You so that Your fruit become a natural part of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A pure heart

God, I want to have a pure heart. Please reveal to me the areas of my heart that are not in line with Your Word. Help me to let go of bitterness, disappointment, and hurt I am holding onto. I surrender my whole heart to You. Thank You for making me brand new! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Guard your heart

Jesus, thank You for loving me unconditionally. Thank You for coming to earth to rescue me. I want to love You the way that You love me. I know that this isn’t easy. I know that this will cost me something. But I want You to be first in my life. So please show me how to guard my heart, and teach me how to become more like You. Amen.

Change the way you think

God, You know everything about me. You know what I’m going to say before I speak it. You know all of my thoughts, desires, and intentions. All that I am, I give to You. Please help me recognize any lies I've been believing and replace them with Your truth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.